I don't use a huge amount of Vallejos in it, but the ones I've used have not
been a problem. Keep in mind that I don't usually run a straight color
through - most of mine are mixes, sometimes of 5-6 different colors. I
mostly use Golden (liquid and tube, not airbrush), mostly because they're
easy to find and have strong colors. I have not run Vallejo metallics
through my airbrush, but Golden are no problem - Liquitex hasn't worked as
well. Metallics are the biggest issue with most airbrushes, so I was happy
that the Golden "Fine" ones aren't an issue. It's a good idea to
strain/filter your paints before running them through the airbrush.
Definitely makes a HUGE difference to mix with airbrush extender rather than
water - much less graininess.
Beatha

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Watson" <mark@...>
To: <mini-painter@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 3:10 PM
Subject: Re: [mini-painter] Re: Airbrushing


> Just got to this ... I'm looking at acquiring an airbrush. Does the
> iwata work with "regular" mini paints - eg vallejo etc?
>
> On 18 Apr 2008, at 17:11, stonet130 wrote:
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>> Hey Dean,
>> I am using an Iwata Custom Micron - C. It allows for good control of
>> paint flow and fine line details (which I still need to play around
>> with more to improve my skills). I have been using Golden series
>> airbrush paint, which has been working very well for me. It doesn't
>> need any thinning at all and can be used straight from the bottle.
>> I painted up a 1,000 pt vanilla Space Marine army for Adepticon,
>> which turned out pretty well, in short order. The airbrush allowed
>> for highlighting on the Space Marine armor, such as the lower leg,
>> shoulder, arms, and (used on a light spray from a distance) even
>> helmet features. It worked best on my Termintors and the custom
>> banner I ended up making for the army. Of course, I had to go back
>> and do detailing work and faces by hand, but the airbursh did a great
>> job on the base coat and highlighting and saved me considerable
>> time. Of course, they aren't Golden Demon quality, but they still
>> came out very nice.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Tim
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>> --- In mini-painter@yahoogroups.com, d m <nato_potato_2006@...> wrote:
>> >
>> > Ok, Tim,
>> >
>> > You have me quite interested...what model airbrush are you
>> using? (I have a Testor's that I've yet to break in). what about
>> paint? What brand and type? Do you have to thin it? How so?
>> >
>> > I can see base coating, but high lighting? What army did you
>> paint? What areas did you highlight?
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Dean
>> >
>> > Timothy Stone <stonet13@...> wrote:
>> > Hey All,
>> > I just recently started using an airbrush in my mini painting.
>> After a couple of trials, I started experimenting and found I really
>> like the effects I get. I have a double action airbrush which allows
>> for good control. I have managed to base coat and highlight an entire
>> 35 figure army for Adepticon in a very short period of time, with
>> rather nice results. I still need a heck of a lot more training
>> before I start using the airbrush for show pieces, but for playable
>> armies its great.
>> >
>> > Tim
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